Electrical Estimator - Lane Valente Industries

Knoxville, TN 37920

About the Job

Lane Valente Industries is a Leading International construction and facility maintenance company with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
We have a strong in-house group of field technicians that services top U.S. corporations and are supported by top notch managers in our offices.
We are always looking for talented people driven to be highly productive members of the team with an emphasis on integrity and learning.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY: Electrical Estimator

Summary of Responsibilities
The Estimator is a critical position within Lane Valente Industries. Estimators are responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project. Estimators must aggressively follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received. In addition, estimators must prepare the required take off and utilize historical and industry standard unit cost to complete. Lastly, the Estimator must also work with the Sales and Operations Teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to properly closeout the project and review with teams on lessons learned.
Relentlessly Proactive
At Lane Valente, our business strategy is to provide the best service, quality workmanship and responsiveness to our clients. We hold every employee to this standard and we expect this behavior to drive their everyday activity.
Estimator Responsibilities

Bid Administration
- Prepares and maintains status of plan reproduction
- Prepares take off of plans and associated quotes
- Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors
- Prepares subcontractor bid packages
- Transmits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors
- Ensures that we have the proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day
- Contacts supply houses to obtain additional subcontractor bids
- Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors
- Submits 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline – no exceptions
- Enters all relevant information into our company software

Project Knowledge
- Review bid requirements thoroughly and asks follow-up Request For Information on every bid
- Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned
- Develops RFI's and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage and shows interest
- Performs a comprehensive "bid day" analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades
- Understands how to fit subs to the size/scope of project
- Creates bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project
- Minimize exclusions by “doing our homework”
- Include value-engineering ideas on every bid

Follow up & closing
- Consistently follows up on submitted bids and budgets with Sales Team, Client and/or Architect/Construction Manager.

Project Turnover
- Properly turns over bid documents and subcontractor proposals to Operations Project Management in a timely manner. Goal is 100% of awarded projects turned over within 24 hours of notification.
- Review drawings with Operations Project Management team and highlight areas of concern
- Review job cost with Operations Project Management team and highlight any subs/material vendors that will need to be awarded

Subcontractor Award
- Thoroughly checks requirements to buy the proper scope
- Provide supply vendor and subcontractor proposals to Operations in a timely manner to ensure release of materials
- Ensures that subs are aware of (and commit to) the project timeframe/schedule
- Provide Operations with the timeframe to complete the project along with as much information as possible (PM, Super, permit status, etc.)

Subcontractor management
- Seeks & qualifies new subcontractors
- Holds subcontractors to the Lane Valente standards of client service, workmanship, and responsiveness

Estimating - The Lane Valente Way
Build Long Term Relationships

Handle all subcontractor interactions in a manner designed to build a long term relationship.
Develop strong business relationships with select subcontractors.

Operate as One Team

Build strong win-win relationships with other departments within Lane Valente, including Sales, Operations, and Accounting.

Go the Extra Mile

Do whatever it takes to ensure that Lane Valente bids and proposals are competitive and have the greatest chance of winning. This may require the employee to arrive early, stay late, or perform tasks not specifically outlined in the job description.
Double-check all critical work deliverables to minimize mistakes.

Never Stop Improving

Initiate personal development program to build professional and managerial skills.
Read local business and relevant construction trade publications.
Initiate suggestions for company-wide process improvements.
Research and maintain technological excellence in their work environment.

Engineer Win-Win Solutions

Develop creative solutions to problems.
Identify creative ways to deliver additional profit.

Take Ownership

Complete all activities with a pride of ownership.
Participate in company-wide events, such as meetings, socials, etc.
Demonstrate adherence to and performance in keeping with the goals of Lane Valente’s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action obligations.

General requirements for all positions:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must know Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Projects.
Must be self-motivated & punctual.
Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow up skills both internally and externally.
Must be able to communicate in a professional manner to our clients and internal teams.

Benefits offered:

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Vacations
401(k) retirement plan with generous company match

Source : Lane Valente Industries